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’67

Kenyon Luce was named Honorary Member of 2nd battalion of 75th Ranger Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Chairman of AUSA Sgt. Patrick Gass subchapter.

’80

Richard AlliMiller Nash welcomes Richard Alli, Jr. as partner to the firm’s robust labor and employment team. Alli is sought after nationwide for his specialized counsel in private and public sector collective bargaining and employment law planning and strategy. He represents employers across the country before the National Labor Relations Board and advises on personnel administration and policies, union election campaigns, discrimination issues, strike operations, strategic advice regarding the purchase and/or sale of non-union operations and navigating unionizing campaigns. Alli also handles the collective bargaining process as the chief spokesperson for clients who need trusted and effective collective bargaining expertise.

’86

Governor Tina Kotek kindly posed for this photo entitled "# 6,. She is the 6th Governor who Danny has had the honor to advise.From February to December 2023, Danny Santos was honored to serve as Governor Tina Kotek's Tribal Affairs Consultant. Having advised Oregon Governors Neil Goldschmidt, Barbara Roberts, John Kitzhaber, Ted Kulongoski, and Kate Brown, Kotek is the 6th Governor Danny has had the privilege to advise, serving governors, the State of Oregon, and all Oregonians.

’94

Edward J. Wurtz has been appointed to the Washington Mediation Association as a member of the board.

’01

Liani ReevesMiller Nash welcomes Liani Reeves as partner to the firm’s rapidly expanding employment and litigation teams. Reeves has extensive litigation experience, having taken numerous cases to a jury trial verdict, through arbitration or to find a negotiated resolution.

Reeves was recently honored with the 2023 Award of Merit presented by the Oregon State Bar. The Award of Merit is the highest honor the Bar can bestow. Lawyers who receive the award have made outstanding contributions to the bench, the bar and the community-at-large, and exhibit the highest standards of professionalism.

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Jesse OsborneMiller Nash welcomes Jess Osborne as partner to the firm’s dynamic employment law & labor relations team which provides comprehensive support for employers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Osborne represents public, private and nonprofit employers in a variety of employment and labor relations matters, including advice and litigation. She guides employers through a myriad of issues, including compliance with employment law statutes, challenges with organizational change, organized workforce questions and conducting workplace investigations. About Jess Osborne in addition to advising employers on day-to-day workplace management and operations, Osborne represents clients during all phases of their labor relations matters.

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Rachel Constantino WallaceRachel Constantino-Wallace has joined Lane Powell as a Shareholder on the Commercial Litigation Team in Seattle. Rachel is an experienced litigator who represents clients in the aviation, consumer product, and wine industries. She has practiced in state and federal courts all over the U.S. She maintains a particular focus on high-stakes, complex product liability cases.

’15

Arash AfsharWillamette University College of Law 15' graduate, Arash Afshar, joins Schwabe. Arash joins the Consumer Products, Manufacturing & Retail and Real Estate & Construction industry groups in the Salem office. With his MBA and LL.M in Taxation, he advises individuals and closely held business on practical implications of their decisions. He makes sure to focus on short- and long-term sustainability for his clients. Arash also help serves as a general counsel for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

’17

Amanda AfsharSchwabe welcomes associate Amanda Afshar to the firm’s Salem office. Amanda brings extensive experience in handling high-net-worth estates, probate proceedings, complex trust administrations and estate and gift tax returns. She also provides valuable assistance and guidance to individuals dealing with the administration of a loved one's trust or estate after their passing. Amanda has familiarity preparing Oregon, Washington, and federal estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns.

Erin WhiteSchwabe welcomes associate Erin White to the firm’s Salem office. Erin specializes in tax and estate planning, assisting clients with the preparation of state and federal estate tax returns, navigating probate and managing trust administration following the loss of a loved one. With expertise in guiding trustees through the administration process and providing counsel on estate and business succession, Erin brings valuable skills to Schwabe.

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Paige AlliMiller Nash welcomes talented associates to the firm’s deep bench of employment law and labor relations attorneys. Paige Alli adds substantial depth and further support for employers throughout the Pacific Northwest. About Paige Alli, Alli assists public and private sector clients with labor relations matters, including complex arbitrations, administrative proceedings and litigation. She has experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements, contract administration and providing advice and counsel during union organizing campaigns and actions.

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